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Buford, GA

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A classic Georgian suburb on the rise

Shopping Suburban Convenient Peaceful Great Schools

Buford is a classic depiction of suburban life in the state of Georgia. With its vast shopping malls, chain dining options, tight-knit community, and great school district, Buford is everything and more. Although its population is continuously growing, Buford has a strong sense of community complete with friendly neighbors and quiet residential avenues.

The Mall of Georgia, a premier indoor shopping mall, is a staple to Buford and a highly-visited location in the area. Buford is in the Gwinnett County School District with Lanier High School and Buford High School in its city limits. Buford is just 10 miles from Lake Lanier and roughly 40 miles from Downtown Atlanta. Abundant apartments, as well as single-family homes, condos, and townhomes, are available for rent in this amenity-laden city.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Buford, GA is $1,047 for a studio, $1,506 for one bedroom, $1,741 for two bedrooms, and $2,230 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Buford has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,506/month
804 Sq Ft
House
$2,817/month
2,446 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,532/month
1,980 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Buford, GA

Transportation

29

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

23

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Ivy Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,572 Students

10
out of 10

Buford Academy

Public

Grades 1-3

1,297 Students

8
out of 10

Patrick Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

891 Students

7
out of 10

Harmony Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

609 Students

7
out of 10

Friendship Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

684 Students

3
out of 10

Buford Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,426 Students

9
out of 10

Twin Rivers Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,616 Students

8
out of 10

Glenn C. Jones Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,562 Students

8
out of 10

Buford High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,846 Students

8
out of 10

Seckinger High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,638 Students

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mill Creek Nature Center
  • Bogan Park
  • Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center
  • Lake Lanier
  • Rock Springs Park

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.